Conde de Haro Brut Cava

Elaboration and aging

Conde de Haro Brut is a blend of Viura and Malvasía grape varieties. It comes from the same area as the Prado Enea vineyards, high areas, but unlike them, it is oriented towards the north in order to protect the vineyards from the heat that could alter the delicate varietal aroma necessary in cavas. The grapes are harvested around the third week of September, about 15 days earlier than those dedicated to white wines. The harvest must be done in 15-kilogram boxes to respect the integrity of the fruit. After passing through the selection belt, the clusters go to the press. Pressing is the most delicate moment to preserve quality, only the must from gentle pressing is used to make this cava. The must undergoes a first fermentation in 1,000-liter wooden tanks to be kept in them until the end of April.

From here, the second fermentation is triggered in the bottle. The wine is aged on lees for at least 14 more months.

Tasting note of Conde de Haro Brut

• Appearance: The first impression in the glass is of very little oxidation; bright yellow-green tones. The foam formed in the glass is dense and persistent, giving an idea of its structural composition in the mouth.
• Nose: The nose is dominated by the character of acidic fruit and flowers. At a second level, we find fermentative characters and those characteristic of bottle aging (honey, vanilla, liqueur).
• Palate: It is mellow but fresh at the same time thanks to its high acidity. The combination of fruit/acidity/fine lees produces a surprising sensation of fullness in the mouth that invites further tasting. In the aftertaste, the fruits return, this time with a greater dominance of spices, leaving a pleasant memory for a few seconds to the taster. It is fully satisfying to consume at this moment, although due to the characteristics of the vineyard, this cava has great aging potential.

Pairing

Conde de Haro Brut is ideal to accompany Iberian ham, fish, and seafood. It is recommended to serve at a temperature between 6-8ºC.

Data sheet

Wine type: Sparkling wine Winery: Bodegas Muga Grape variety: Viura, Malvasía Alcohol content: 11.5% Format: 75cl Country of origin: Spain Designation of origin: Cava